Here's what it costs to live in Highland, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,629 per month, while the typical home is valued around $485,600. Households earn a median of $77,120 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$77,120
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,629
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$485,600
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
56,675
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.5 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
N/A
Per month
Avg Home Value
N/A
Census ACS
January Avg
52°F
July Avg
78°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
49.8
fair
Hospitals
200
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
92.2%
What is the cost of living index for Highland?
The cost of living index for Highland is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Highland?
The median gross rent in Highland is $1,629 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Highland?
The median household income in Highland is $77,120 per year.
What is the median home value in Highland?
The median home value in Highland is $485,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Highland?
Air quality data for Highland is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Highland?
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
